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BOOKS - The best local book events, July 26-Aug. 1 - All events are free and in-person unless otherwise noted.
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MUSIC REVIEW -- Ms. Lauryn Hill, Hot Tuna, Hayley Williams, and more kick off the 2026 Newport Folk Festival -- When the festival kicked off Friday, the whole was greater than the sum of its parts.7 hours ago
The Hollywood Reporter ranks Emerson College as one of the country's top five film schools - Boston University also made the Hollywood Reporter's annual rankings of the top 25 film schools.1 day ago
TV CRITIC'S CORNER -- Jimothy the raccoon is just the latest attraction in the year of the internet animal star -- Here on the East Coast, at least we have our turkeys.1 day ago
Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.2 months ago
All the movies you'll watch this summer2 months ago
10 NEW SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER2 months ago
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MUSIC REVIEW - Ariana Grande defies gravity at TD Garden on her 'eternal sunshine' tour - Now that the pastel "Wicked" buzz has wrapped, Grande's on tour for the first time in seven years, finally giving her 2024 album "eternal sunshine" its due.2 days ago
Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at a London nightclub -- He had previously denied more serious charges over what prosecutors called a "vicious attack."2 days ago
Chris Affleck, mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, dies at 83 -- She died on June 2, two days after attending the high school graduation of one of her grandchildren.1 day ago
How's Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the 'The Odyssey'? We asked classics scholars. Debates over the film's relative faithfulness to its source material have raged since it came out.2 days ago
CHRIS VOGNAR NOTEBOOK -- On the big screen, movies have rarely been too kind to their little TV sibling -- From "Network" to "Anchorman," the movies don't seem to have the most generous read on the small screen.2 days ago
Ava DuVernay's '14th' documentary on Trump-contested birthright amendment -- The Netflix film will mark a return to nonfiction for Ava DuVernay, the filmmaker of "Selma" and "Origin," and a follow-up to DuVernay's 2016 film "13th," her examination of the legacy of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.8 days ago
Filmmaker Ivy Meeropol talks #MeToo, Trump legal proceedings, and the making of her new documentary, 'Ask E. Jean' -- "Ask E. Jean" by filmmaker Ivy Meeropol dives into the life and career of E. Jean Carroll and her legal battles against President Trump.8 days ago
Director Sasha Waters on creating a 'poetic visual experience' for 'Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World' -- The new documentary features a mix of archival footage and interviews, with longtime Provincetown resident John Waters weighing in on his longtime neighbor.11 days ago
An artist's 'Scroll of Justice' — decades in the making — chronicles America's unraveling1 day ago
Bob Dylan, B.B. King, and more memorable acts from Newport's jazz and folk fests2 days ago
New movies and TV shows to stream this weekend2 days ago
An early 50th for 'Cape Light,' and more local arts news2 days ago
Peter H. Reynolds has always dreamed big, and he hopes you will, too2 days ago
Widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner sues his mother for $1.2 million2 days ago
Looking for a missing parent – and finding him2 days ago
Local bestsellers for the week ended July 192 days ago
'The Hours' author Michael Cunningham on finding the love of his life5 days ago
The road to hell is paved with great songs in 'Hadestown: The Musical'3 days ago
'They're punishing people for loving the orchestra': At Tanglewood, flowers have some seeing red2 days ago
The politics of playing chess in movies3 hours ago
Betty Smith's 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' is a timeless portrait of girlhood2 days ago
Late-night is on the decline, but this BU grad thinks he has a YouTube hit with 'Outside Tonight'3 days ago
Broadway actor and audiobook narrator Robert Petkoff on books, the ocean, and family road trips in the station wagon2 days ago
Red-hot polka dots: A primer on viral band Angine de Poitrine before their Newport Jazz Festival set3 days ago
'They have built the same car, and they're crashing into each other.' Dunkin' and Starbucks are in a pink drink war.3 days ago
Disney+ to release streaming Julie Andrews documentary in 20272 days ago
'Weird Al' at Tanglewood: jokes, wigs, and impressive musicianship3 days ago
Viola Davis and her husband donate $1.2m to build a 'community hub' in Central Falls, R.I.3 days ago